1 . Why is the woman worried about the exam?

A．There is nothing on her mind.

B．She is not well prepared.

C．She has been ill for three days.

2 . 根据提示用本部分所学词汇的正确形式完成下列短文（每空一词）

Are you a “glass-half-empty” or a “glass-half-full” type of person? A study showed that optimists (乐观主义者) are more likely to live longer than those who have a(n)     1     (愁眉苦脸) in life. The theory goes that optimists may find it easier to control their emotions. Here are some people’s opinions about how to stay positive.

Vicki Siska has been through some stressful times but has managed to remain optimistic. “Music    2     (使我高兴起来), a sense of humour keeps me seeing the bright side of things, and I have good friends who love and care for me,” she said.

Humour also helped Pippa Kennedy stay positive. She watched a TV show named Dad’s Army to help her get through a bad     3     (心情). “I also think being grateful for what you have and lots of chocolate help,” she added.

Sue Oakley Dunn says she remains positive and healthy because she does “what makes my soul sing”. She has plenty of hobbies to do for     4     (娱乐). “It works for me,” says Sue.

As well as the benefits of friendship and laughter, Robyn Black, who does yoga and has better access to    5     (医疗保健), recommends that staying fit and healthy is quite     6     (必不可少的).

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is Positive Psychology about?

A．What’s wrong with us.

B．How to solve problems.

C．How to help people become happier.

2. What is Csikszentmihalyi’s idea about happiness?

A．We should always look for happiness.

B．We are the happiest when totally focused.

C．Happiness is caused by things that happen to us.

3. How did Csikszentmihalyi get the inspiration for his theory?

A．By swimming in a river.

B．By working for hours without stopping.

C．By noticing how artists worked in a studio.

4. What is the speaker going to introduce next?

A．More about the theory of flow.

B．The importance of the lecture.

C．The requirement of the course.

4 . How to practise emotional awareness?

What is emotional awareness? Emotional awareness is being able to identify and make sense of not only our own emotions but those of others. It’s absolutely essential in understanding our behaviors and changing our way of dealing with the problems. With emotional awareness, we can understand how this influences our behaviors.    1    

Of course, describing exactly how we feel can often prove difficult.    2    It’s not always easy to put a finger on exactly what’s wrong, without digging a little deeper. This is often because on some level we don’t want to know how we really feel.

    3     Unhealthy thoughts, behaviors and coping mechanisms that are hidden from our view. Perhaps you lash out(猛击)or withdraw when you feel overwhelmed or go into a flood of criticism and self-doubt when you receive negative feedback.

Mindfulness is the process of bringing our attention to the present moment and becoming more aware of our thoughts. It’s a state of calm, non-judgmental reflection.    4     We can quiet the mental chatter that often accompanies difficult emotions and instead sit with the physical sensation of the emotion in our body. Doing this regularly allows us to be more aware of the source of our emotions and enables us to carry out strategies to manage them more effectively.

Self-reflection develops emotional awareness and is key to understanding why you feel the way you do. Activities such as journaling can be really beneficial in learning about your thought processes.    5    It can be difficult to feel heard by others if we don’t have the language to describe how we’re feeling.

A．And in turn, change the way we respond to challenging situations.

B．Without emotional awareness, we may develop emotional blind spots.

C．It’s the very reason we turn to general phrases like “I’m not myself today”.

D．Sometimes what we really struggle with is putting our emotions into words.

E．There are many ways to be mindful, from practising breathwork to sitting in silence.

F．And for many of us, that means understanding how we feel and why can be incredibly difficult.

G．Research shows that being aware of your emotions is hugely beneficial to social and emotional functioning.

5 . 上周五是你的生日，父亲送了你一份生日礼物。下面就是对这份特殊礼物的描述。请你以“Father’s Gift for My Birthday”为题，以第一人称用英语讲述这个故事。要点如下：
1. 上周五早晨，父亲带我到家乡的一所农村学校；
2. 唯一的教室里有21名学生，教室小而昏暗(dim)；
3. 虽然那儿的条件很差，但学生学习努力；
4. 你的感想……
注意：
1. 除要求的内容外，可酌情自由发挥；
2. 词数80左右。

Father’s Gift for My Birthday

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6 . Paul Dirac was one of the greatest physicists of the 20th century. He was a pioneer in quantum(量子) theory, which shaped our modern world. Dirac was also a genius when it came to analytical thinking. But when his colleagues asked him for advice, his secret to success had nothing to do with the traditional scientific method. “Be guided,” Dirac told them, “by your emotions.”

Dirac’s advice, like his physics, ran against the common assumption of psychology in his day: that logical thought primarily drives our behaviors, and that when emotions play a role, they are likely to keep us off our best judgment.

Today, researchers have gained a deeper understanding of emotions and how they can positively influence logical choices. In a study led by Professor Mark Fenton, his team conducted interviews with 118 professional traders at four investment banks. They found that even among the most experienced traders, the lower-performing ones seemed less likely to effectively engage with the emotions guiding their choices—whether to buy or sell a set of securities, for example, with millions of dollars at risk. The most successful traders, however, were particularly likely to acknowledge their emotions and followed their direct feelings about stock options(股票期权) when they had limited information to draw on. They also understood that when emotions become too intense, toning them down can be necessary. The issue for the successful traders was not how to avoid emotions but how to control them.

Welcoming emotions into the decision-making process can help us be more clear-eyed about where our choices come from. Dirac knew that emotions helped him look beyond the beliefs of his contemporaries. Again and again, his controversial ideas proved correct. Dirac passed away in 1984, a couple of decades before the revolution in emotion theory began, but he’d been happy to see that he’d been right again.

1. Why does the author mention Paul Dirac in paragraph 1?

A．To offer a suggestion.	B．To introduce the topic.
C．To describe the scientist.	D．To present a phenomenon.

2. What did people think of emotions’ effect on behaviors in Dirac’s days?

A．It was permanent.	B．It was unfavorable.
C．It was meaningful.	D．It was unavoidable.

3. How did some traders perform better at work according to paragraph 3?

A．By working more intensely.	B．By experiencing more widely.
C．By making decisions more directly.	D．By controlling emotions more efficiently.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．A study on professional traders.

B．A development in emotion theory.

C．The role of emotions in decision-making.

D．The achievements of Paul Dirac as a physicist.

7 . Do you think you need to shout at yourself to force yourself to finish your homework? If so, think again.    1     Research shows that practicing self-compassion (自我关怀) improves our mental and physical well-being and supports long-term success.

Self-compassion is the practice of being kind and supportive to ourselves. The opposite is being self-critical and mean to ourselves when we make a mistake.     2     These negative responses are related to depression, stress and reduced quality of life.

A 2017 study found people who practice self-compassion tend to handle stress better. Their bodies have less of a stress response when, for example, they meet with difficulties at work or school.     3     Let’s say they do poorly on a geometry test. Self-compassion helps them use the experience to make changes going forward, like seeking out a math tutor.

    4     We can start with mindfulness. First of all, practice observing our thoughts — are they understanding or critical? Don’t judge ourselves too severely then. Rather than getting caught up in how we could have done better, forgive ourselves and think about what to change while remaining respectful, and loving to ourselves.     5     We can read a novel, play a musical instrument or kick around a soccer ball with friends.

With practice, we can learn to treat ourselves with kindness and unconditional love — not tough love.

A．So how do we develop self-compassion?

B．It may be more effective to be kind to yourself.

C．It includes letting go of your strict self-criticism.

D．Mindfulness is the key to practicing self-compassion.

E．But this approach does not make us feel or perform better.

F．They have more confidence to look for areas where they can improve.

G．Also, show ourselves kindness in ways that nourish (滋养) our spirit and body.

8 . It was Mother’s Day. Our teacher Amelia said each of us would get a mug (马克杯) later and that we would_________mugs for Mother’s Day. They were white, saying “world’s best mom” on the side. I couldn’t read it at first, but I _________the words quickly. Dad had taught me them.

When Amelia_________a mug to me, I told her I didn’t want one. She didn’t seem to have_________my answer and asked me why. I replied, “Mom _________ two years ago. Even if we missed her, Dad said she wouldn’t come back, so I was _________to give her a mug.” Amelia seemed a little_________about my unlucky experience, touching my head_________. And next to me, Amy had already_________sunflowers all over her mug. It__________me that Dad preferred others to secretly prepare gifts for him and that I also could do one for Dad. In these two years, he was more than Dad. He had been making great efforts to learn to be a__________. Even my nice braids (辫子) were all his works. He__________a gift.

So I told Amelia about my__________and took a mug out of her hands, Amelia hugged me and said in a quite__________voice, “You and your dad both are great!” Her eyes looked full of water. Later, after school, I__________the mug at the bottom of my schoolbag__________I knew how much Dad loved a__________and how long he hadn’t had one. When I met him, I__________presented the mug to him and told him it was a Mother’s Day mug. My behavior was obviously beyond his__________. Dad just stood there, opening his mouth but saying nothing. His seven-year-old girl has learnt to give back with__________to Dad.

1.

A．make

B．appreciate

C．exchange

D．decorate

2.

A．spelt

B．recognized

C．copied

D．memorized

3.

A．sent back

B．turned in

C．gave out

D．showed off

4.

A．expected

B．supported

C．refused

D．avoided

5.

A．arrived

B．left

C．escaped

D．disappeared

6.

A．unwilling

B．supposed

C．honored

D．unable

7.

A．upset

B．angry

C．helpless

D．confused

8.

A．calmly

B．gently

C．hurriedly

D．secretly

9.

A．colored

B．cleaned

C．printed

D．drawn

10.

A．persuaded

B．warned

C．reminded

D．informed

11.

A．father

B．mother

C．friend

D．teacher

12.

A．deserved

B．valued

C．owned

D．replaced

13.

A．adventure

B．hobby

C．thought

D．habit

14.

A．familiar

B．strange

C．normal

D．hopeful

15.

A．picked

B．hid

C．lost

D．tied

16.

A．since

B．unless

C．if

D．once

17.

A．shock

B．story

C．gift

D．surprise

18.

A．naturally

B．carefully

C．suddenly

D．completely

19.

A．power

B．belief

C．limit

D．expression

20.

A．love

B．trust

C．pride

D．kindness

9 . How to cultivate emotional awareness

In school, we learned the periodic table and were told to recite the alphabet, but nobody forced us to take a class on what emotions are and how they work.     1     Yet, research shows that being aware of your emotions is hugely beneficial and people with high emotional awareness have better social and emotional functioning.

Emotional awareness is being able to identify and make sense of not only our own emotions but those of others. It’s absolutely essential in maintaining good mental health. But if you’ve spent a lifetime masking your real emotions, being honest with yourself for the first time may prove tough.     2    

Turn to mindfulness

Mindfulness is the process of bringing our attention to: the present moment and becoming more aware of our thoughts.     3     There are many ways to be mindful, from practising breathwork to sitting in silence. Where emotional awareness is concerned, meditation which can aid clarity and allow us to view our emotions in a more measured way is strongly recommended.

Practice daily self-reflection

    4     You’d better create a habit of checking with yourself every day. Self-reflection cultivates emotional awareness and is key to understanding why you feel the way you do. Activities such as journaling can be really beneficial in learning about your thought processes. It may also help you actively choose healthy coping strategies to manage more challenging emotions. Free-writing, where you write out everything that’s on your mind without judgement, can be used to dig deeper into your thoughts and feelings.

Name what you’re feeling

Sometimes what we really struggle with is putting our emotions into words.     5     Instead of employing basic descriptions like angry, happy, frustrated or sad, consult The Emotion Wheel which identifies eight basic emotions at the centre of the wheel, with dozens of corresponding emotions of various intensities stemming out from it. It gives you a specific name for what you’re feeling. By naming them, we can not only find relief from those uncomfortable feelings but bring more joy and fulfilment into our lives too.

A．When was the last time you stopped and truly observed how you feel?

B．Turn into your emotions and honestly reflecting on how you feel is important.

C．It can be difficult to feel heard by others if we don’t have the language to describe how we’re feeling.

D．But it gets easier with practice.

E．It’s not always easy to put a finger on exactly what’s wrong, without digging a little deeper.

F．It’s a state of calm, non-judgmental state of mind.

G．And for many of us, that means understanding how we feel and why can be incredibly difficult.

10 . Anxiety is a sense of worry, fear, or unease which might make your hands sweat or your heart race. It’s a normal response to stressful situations.    1    Or going on a date. Or performing in a concert.

A bit of anxiety can work up your energy and focus.    2    Feeling anxious about an upcoming test, for example, can push you to study. Techniques like deep breathing can help you power through the unpleasantness of anxiety.

But for some people, anxiety can become too much to bear. They might have frequent, intense fears about everyday situations. Or they might feel worried or afraid for no reason at all. If this high level of anxiety lasts long, it can make it hard to focus or fall asleep, bringing about health problems.    3    

    4    People with social anxiety have intense fears of being judged by others. People with phobias(恐惧症), meanwhile, are very afraid of things that do not pose much real danger, such as spiders or heights. And people with panic disorder experience panic attacks in the absence of any real danger. Other examples of anxiety disorders include obsessive-compulsive(强迫性的) disorder and post-traumatic(创伤后的) stress disorder.

Anxiety disorders are common. An estimated one-third of all U.S. teens have experienced one. And there are many factors that may heighten someone’s risk of developing an anxiety disorder. People with a family history of anxiety may be at higher risk.    5    People with other mental-health conditions, such as depression, often have anxiety, too. But there’ re treatments that can help manage anxiety.

A．There are many types of anxiety disorders.

B．So are those who have experienced trauma.

C．Take, for instance, giving a class presentation.

D．This, in turn, can help you deal with stressors.

E．Living with anxiety disorder can be a long-term challenge.

F．Such intense ongoing anxiety can be an early sign of a disorder.

G．Anxiety disorder likely arises from a complex interaction of different factors,